New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-18
NOTES OF Stage AFFAIRS

r.,r,,o, sorora Theatre was we'll filed yester-
do, ottornoon with crowds OF perspirng actors and
actresses who had accepted Mise Annie Pi1ieys IN,
yitation to witness special matinee performance "
The Deaoon's Daughter" Representatives, oil most
ot the companies now performing In w-fork were
nresent as wore also good number OF OUTSIDERS.
Miss Plxley was well received and enthusiastically
anplauded and most of the taking little songs INTRO
daced tor her were asked for again by her klndiy
auditors.
The dispute between James @. DUH and hairy
Hillisrd relative to the summary discharge OF tue
latter from Mr.. Dufs company IN C1ncinhatt 10
which FREQUENT reference has been made, has peen
followed by srit brought by Mr. Hilliard. MI Duu
was served with q summons in the case, but refused
to enter into any particulars when asked about II yes
terday 90 he thought IL was matter for tho courts
to settle Mr.. billiard is now performing IN Dr.
Puerner's comic opera at the Star Theatre.
Throughout the day yesterday constant Applications
were made at the box office of Days Theatre for seats
for the perioI nance of " The Romance OF POOR
Young Man" by Mr. Whacks company. Iheodore
Moss, who is buster than ever with reyersonarv IN
terest in three theatres his hands, said yesterday
q" think the engagement Is decided success. inc
audience last night included all old friends who
gathered round us at WallacSs on first nights, and
some new who play the same friendly par
toward Mr. DAILY. The sale OF seats tor the weoa Is
most encouraging, and there are many aPphtations1
for seats next weel l think the public in general
feol sort of sentimental interest IN the engage ueIt
NJ u Is the last occasion in which they VIII nave
chance OF seeing inc Olu w hhch ConPanN V'SN'.'A'
Ar tho close of this they will be or less
dispersed. though Walacks company, hope, VIII
always keep up Its reputation" , r,,,
On a stand in Mics Dauyrays prettily 1urhleheu
norlor IN Park-aVe yesterday etocd magnificent
silver vase of classic shape and intricate design Inns
wa. the Grecian Loving Cup which cost SOU ana
which Miss Dauyray has just purchased IN orGer 10
nracent II TO the club winning the pennant for 1851
Miss Dauvray ia enthusiastic admirer OF the game
and may be seen any afternoon at the POLO "rouhuS
when good game Is IN progress.
Much interest has been taken IN theatrical circles Al
the forthcoming performance OF Selma DoliIo :
comedy of Fashion" which will be seen thur DAY
Sttern9ou M the Madison square Theatre. Madame
Dolaro herself looking thinner and more wurn than
of vore talked about it yesterday to vlstor VINO
toupd her in heI tiny little Hat III Iwenty-seventh 81
/. look upon this" said she, not so much IN the
light of a benefit performance though appreciate
the kindness of the many friends who nave done so
much to assist me. Mr Palmer lot instance nis
ei, en- me the theatre without charging me shsle
penny for it, shall have too, cast such as could
hardly have hoped TO gather had Deen paying any
amount OF salaries. NY fellow actors ana actresses
have been most generous in Offering their services, an
offer which implies their part an immense amount
of work in the way OF rehearsal and preparation
| feel however that this is an opportunity Tor me
to show that though cannot act any longer can
at last work +. my living. aud am Wiling ond
eager TO do so. Whether my work Is OF sny acrnant
will be Sc en- nex5 Thursday AN only too thaA,iul
to I'VE this opportunity an need not tell you that
| I am quito hopeful to the result My play IA
comedy pure and staple constructed on the lines oil
good deal upon the with which 1t Is presented
but in this respect have no tear, Tor my friend MI
Teal has spared 10 pains trouble in preparing the
piece for the stage" Among those who Will pay n
| Madame DOarO's comedy are Eben Plympton, j. l.
Sullivan, L. j. Henley, Annie Robe and Belle AreAe'